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Plant Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials UK

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Chelmsford is seeking a team member to manage plant operations and maintain safety and cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have GCSE qualifications in Math and English alongside strong skills in customer service and plant maintenance. Join us to build your career in a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus incentives

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the site and facilities.
Ensure adherence to Environmental Procedures for waste disposal and emissions.
Conduct routine maintenance and stock checks weekly.

Responsibilities

Liaise with plant staff and customers to ensure production meets requirements.
Inspect incoming materials and verify stocks daily.
Comply with Health & Safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Cleanliness

Customer service

Plant maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

GCSE grade 4+ in Math and English

Purpose of the role

To work closely with the other team members in producing concrete in a safe clean environment and to ensure best possible customer service is always achieved. To be responsible for first impression reaction regarding cleanliness of yard and plant and facilities.

Key Accountabilities

To liaise with the Order Office, plant staff and Customers and ensure that production of concrete/mortar meets customer’s requirements and to give optimum output, quality, and standards in accordance with the Procedures Manual, Working instructions and Technical Instructions
To regularly inspect, carry out and ensure that plant routine maintenance is adhered to and that the cleanliness of the plant mechanism, plant area, buildings, equipment, and facilities are maintained and cleaned in accordance with standing instructions
To ensure that all waste disposals, water discharges and dust emissions are dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Procedures laid down
To ensure that sufficient materials are available to meet the demands of production
To inspect in coming materials and to carry out a visual stock check of all materials once a week
To ensure that all employees/contractors and visitors to the plant follow the relevant safety instructions laid down
By constant appraisal and review of work methods and plant utilisation, ensure the best use is made of plant, equipment, and materials available
To comply with all aspects of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act. A separate communication will be issued shortly/the communication issued previously refers
To ensure that the business/operations are performed in accordance with Group and Regional Administrative instructions and procedures and in such a way to prevent any fraudulent activities taking place
To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to observe the requirements of Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation
To update all areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job with maximum effectiveness and to attend training courses as and when required
To comply with all aspects of the Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Company
To perform any other relevant duties as requested by Management
To effectively operate the batching plant and FEL to the standards required by company policy and to improve & maintain site presentation to company guidelines
To maintain cleanliness throughout the site and facilities
To accurately batch concrete/mortar in accordance with the relevant procedures when trained to do so
To ensure that the plant is adequately always stocked with approved materials
To visually check stocks daily and verify monthly with plant supervisor
To carry out routine maintenance and inspection for defects and record actions accordingly
To report any defect, action or occurrence which may jeopardise the operation in any respect of health & safety, the environment, product quality and service
To be familiar with and ensure full compliance with the policies issued on health & safety, the environment, quality control and fraud prevention.

Education/Qualification

GCSE grade 4+ Equivalent to a C in Math’s and English

Why Join Us at Heidelberg Materials?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

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